The Human Brain: Major Structures and Functions

Drugs signal the brain to release unusually strong amount of dopamine.
This flood of dopamine causes the “high” that drug users seek, and makes it difficult to enjoy more normal, simple pleasures. Repeated activation of this reward pathway can lead to addiction.
Find more from National Institute on Drug Abuse

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